January 26, 2008

Violi also singled out as runners up As the Underworld Turns by Sally Cook and Lo Mein Palace, Here I Come by Michael Quattrone

Violi has this to say about Penelope’s Shield: “What struck me about "Penelope's Shield,” besides its subtle command over "Some peaceful Province in Acrostick Land," is the way the poet packs so much into a short, affecting monologue. There's a good ear and a sharp eye at work here, a fine ironic touch tipping the balance on a very sensitive scale.

The three poems selected by Violi will be published in a forthcoming issue of Pool.

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Violi also singled out as runners up As the Underworld Turns by Sally Cook and Lo Mein Palace, Here I Come by Michael Quattrone

Violi has this to say about Penelope’s Shield: “What struck me about "Penelope's Shield,” besides its subtle command over "Some peaceful Province in Acrostick Land," is the way the poet packs so much into a short, affecting monologue. There's a good ear and a sharp eye at work here, a fine ironic touch tipping the balance on a very sensitive scale.

The three poems selected by Violi will be published in a forthcoming issue of Pool.